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Blinken: If you're not at the table, you'll be on the menu
In the international system, if you're not sitting at the table, you're on the menu. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently made this "wolf speech" that shocked netizens at the Munich Security Conference. As soon as this sentence came out, it immediately set off a heated discussion on the Internet, and many netizens criticized it for exposing the hegemonic style of the United States. Blinken's speech seems to tell the world that weak countries can either be captured or can only be slaughtered by others. This logic of bullying the weak has aroused strong dissatisfaction in the international community. [gf]1f620[/gf]
This is not the first time that Blinken has made such remarks. Recently, he repeated at an online international forum that if you are not involved in international affairs, "you will be on the menu". [gf]1f37d[ gf][gf]fe0f[ gf] As soon as these words came out, they immediately set off an international uproar and strongly shook those weak countries. [gf]26a0[/gf][gf]fe0f[/gf]
According to the latest data, the United States ranks first among the top 10 economies in the world, with a GDP of 20 in 2020$93 trillion, or nearly 25% of global GDP. And many developing countries have even less than 1% of the GDP of the United States. [gf]1f446[gf]This huge power gap gives the United States an absolute right to speak. As Blinken said, weak countries are either at their mercy or at the mercy of others. This reality is undoubtedly difficult for many small and weak countries to accept. [gf]1f614[/gf]
What exactly did Blinken's statement reveal?[gf]1f50d[/gf]
It reflects the brutal truth that in the real world, strength is everything. [gf]1f94a[ gf] Wang Mou, a senior researcher at the US Foreign Policy Research Institute, analyzed that Blinken's remarks reflected the essence of the hegemonic foreign policy pursued by the United States for a long time, that is, power politics, the law of the jungle. Under such rules, it is difficult for weak countries to win their due rights, and they often have to choose to give in or resist. This is undoubtedly a huge threat to those countries that are weak. [gf]1f5fd[/gf]
At present, the world pattern is undergoing profound changes. [gf]1f500[ gf] With the in-depth development of economic globalization, the interdependence between countries is increasing day by day. Unlike in the past, today's world is a community with a shared future. The interests of nations are intertwined and cannot be built on the sacrifices of others for a long time. Therefore, Blinken's law of the jungle of bullying runs counter to the trend of the times. It not only runs counter to the direction of international relations, but also runs counter to human morality and conscience. [gf]1f33f[/gf]
Of course, we must also be soberly aware that under the current international system, power politics still exists. The United States, with its superior economic and military power, still exerts tremendous pressure on other countries. [gf]303d[ gf][gf]fe0f[ gf] Many small and weak countries are also facing serious challenges in safeguarding their own interests. [GF]1F93C[ GF][GF]200D[ GF] [GF]FE0F[ GF] Therefore, these countries need to adhere to an independent foreign policy, actively participate in international affairs, and strive for the understanding and support of the international community in line with the concept of "cooperation will benefit both sides, and fighting will hurt both".
Specifically, small and weak countries can start with the following: [gf]1f914[gf]
First, we should actively integrate into the international system and strive for voice and influence by participating in the formulation of international institutions and international rules.
Second, strengthen alliances and form strategic alliances with like-minded countries to counter external pressure.
Third, we should make good use of international and domestic laws to expose and resist the misdeeds of hegemonist countries.
Fourth, it is necessary to enhance its own strength and enhance its ability to stand on its own feet in the economic, scientific, technological, and military fields.
At present, mankind has entered an interdependent community with a shared future. All countries should uphold the common values of mankind and establish a new type of international relations based on equality and mutual benefit. [gf]1f91d[ gf] We must resolutely abandon hegemonism and power politics like Blinken, and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, so as to make our world brighter and better! [gf]1f308[/gf]
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Tags: Blinken, hegemonism, international relations, power politics, the law of the jungle.